The Outback Steakhouse on Laskin Road in Virginia Beach celebrated their grand re-opening in May by raising money to support CHKD’s Health and Surgery Center at Princess Anne. Pictured here is the restaurant’s management team. 50% of the opening night’s sales were donated to the hospital, a total of $5,000!

In April, Food Lion associates from around the region gathered together at the CHKD Health and Surgery Center in Virginia Beach to begin a successful year of fundraising and honor their achievements from 2008.
Pictured here are Jeff Bronkowski with Children's Miracle Network, Christina Royal and Dave Van Horne with Food Lion, and Brenda Kuntz with CHKD.

The Morning Wave team plus guest Craig Moeller kick of the 2009 "Wave Goodbye to Kids Cancer" Radiothon live from the lobby of CHKD.

CHKD cancer patient Sydney Harris and mom Leslie share the story of Sydney's courage with Wave listeners.

Volunteers from Hatcher Orthodontics help celebrate the announcement of the $63,500 grand total.

Seen here with Mary Lou Retton, 94.9 The Point morning DJs raised $10,000 during a mini-thon live from Children’s Miracle Network Celebration in Orlando.

During the 2009 Employee Phone-a-thon, employees volunteered to stay after work to call past donors to the hospital and ask them to renew their gift. Over $65,000 was raised in just four nights of calling, and much fun was had by all! Pictured here are two enthusiastic callers from the Cardiology/Radiology team, "The Glowing Hearts".

Walmart and Sam's Club stores visited the hospital in February to celebrate a great year of fundraising for CHKD through Children's Miracle Network and kick off another.
Pictured are representatives from the #1 Fundraising Store in 2008, Store #1631 in Hampton, receiving their award from Lea McFall and Brenda Kuntz with CHKD.

Past CHKD patient Finley Tidwell and her mother Kristen stopped by the hospital to make donations from Finley's 3rd birthday, which was a "Party with a Purpose". Finley has raised money for CHKD during her birthday party every year she has had one!

The team from 94.9 The Point (including Morning Show hosts Chuck, Heather and Woo-woo) present CHKD with a check at the end of their 4-day Radiothon to benefit the hospital. More than $229,000 was raised for the kids!.

Representatives from Golden State Foods presented a $2,000 donation to Karen Gershman and Babs Benson with CHKD. The gift will support the Healthy You weight management program.

Miss Virginia Tara Wheeler joined the family of CHKD patient Jacob Ralston at the Norfolk Admirals game on November 29th, which supported the hospital's Childhood Cancer program. They had the honor of dropping the puck to start the game.

The Red Hatters from Senior Station in Portsmouth dropped by the hospital in November to give a donation raised at events throughout the year. The ladies brightened up the lobby with both their colorful outfits and their joy in helping the children!

Patty Bartneck (L) and Jill Maloney stopped by the hospital in November to present the check from their annual Kristen Bartneck Memorial Golf Tournament hosted by the Career Woman’s Golf Association. $10,485 was raised during this year’s event, held in June.

The students of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at James Madison University raised more than $300 for the hospital during their “Rock for CHKD” fundraiser held in September.

Employees from Texas Roadhouse on Battlefield Boulevard in Chesapeake visited the hospital in August to hand out toys from their "Stuff the Bus" campaign at the restaurant. Pictured here are managing partner Ian Lester and service manager Karma Butler choosing a present for a CHKD patient.

Delia Etheridge with Food Lion in Kill Devil Hills presents CHKD's Brenda Kuntz with a check for $10,000 raised during the store's Second Annual Outer Banks Charity Auto Show. The weekend featured a light/sound show on Friday night followed by the car show on Saturday. Many prizes were awarded and a great time was had by all!

Rita's on 21st Street in Norfolk and Providence Road in Virginia Beach are selling Children's Miracle Network balloons through the month of August to benefit CHKD. The stores are also hosting charity days for CHKD where 15% of sales come to the hospital. Shown here is the creative display of balloons at the Norfolk Rita's.

The DiSilvestro family- from left, Harry and Theresa DiSilvestro, with Cyndi and Tony DiSilvestro - owners of YNOT Pizza, visited the hospital in August to present a check from their June 2008 fundraising event. To celebrate the restaurant’s 15-year anniversary, YNOT held a day where large cheese pizzas cost only $3.99, with all proceeds going to the hospital. $3,000 was raised for the kids at CHKD!

Great Clips stylists from salons around Hampton Roads teamed up for a Cut-a-thon on Friday, August 1st at the Norfolk Tides game at Harbor Park. The event capped off a month of fundraising in the salons as part of the “Great Needs, Great Deeds” program. Haircuts were free with a $10 donation to CHKD, and the stylists’ chairs were full all night long. Over $500 was raised for the hospital!

The Foster family and friends raised $240 for CHKD's Childhood Cancer Program by hosting a LemonAid stand at St. Bride's Church and Irwin's Pharmacy in July. Pictured clockwise from top left are Kelly Foster (CHKD admission nurse), Dave Foster (CHKD pharmacist), Elizabeth Mitchell, Ben Foster, Raelyn Rozmus and Holly Foster.

Ace Phillips, a CHKD patient, participated in the LemonAid campaign to support the Childhood Cancer Program at CHKD. He raised money by selling cups of lemonade for $1 at a branch of Virginia Educator Credit Union, where his mother works.

DJs from 94.9 The Point recently visited the hospital’s NICU to bring lunch provided by Tropical Smoothie as a thank you from an appreciative mother. Her son has been in the NICU for months and she enlisted the station’s help to show her thanks. Pictured here are Morning Point DJ Chuck Doud (front) and Promo Joe (left) from 94.9 The Point, along with grateful parents Shawn and Michelle Tibbetts and Leo Asiago from Tropical Smoothie.

Chris Smyers, Matt Myatt, and Dave Wigginton (l-r) with The Burning Reel Fishing Tournament present Lea Ternes of CHKD with a check from their event held in Spring 2008. The weekend event raised $2,000 and welcomed fishermen from around the country.

DJs s and Karen Gershman with CHKD (front) at the credit union's 5th Annual Fishing Fest to benefit the hospital.

CHKD patient Jacob Topping, right, shows off his Fishing Fest catch of the day with the help of his parents Kim and David, and twin brother Jeremy.

Representatives from Hall Automotive and their families came by Telethon to present a check for $114,100 from their annual holiday campaign to benefit CHKD. During the month of December, Hall donates $50 to the hospital for each car sold.

Nick Manning, Virginia’s Children’s Miracle Network Champion Child for 2008, and his family visited Telethon to share their story with Janet Roach of WVEC-13. As part of being the Champion Child this year, Nick and his family got to visit Disney World and Washington, D.C., where they met President Bush.

Telethon had many special guests this year, including Curly the Ice Cream Cone from Dairy Queen and Santa Claus, who found time in his busy summer vacation schedule to visit CHKD.

Representatives from Ocean Lakes High School present the hospital with a check for $5,210 from their Dolphin Dash 5k event, held in May. This annual event caps off the school’s Founder’s Week celebration.

The team from The Keith Hinton Group joined together in May to put on their first annual Spring Gala to benefit CHKD. Guests of the event generously donated over $15,000 to support programs at the hospital.

Runners start off the race at the 2008 Lytle Law 5k, which raised over $10,000 for the hospital!

Golfers from CHKD join Jamie Brookover (second from right) with Norfolk Wire at the company’s First Annual Golf Tournament for CHKD.

Drivers are revved up to start the race at CHKD’s 2008 Mini Grand Prix held on May 3rd

Hampton Wal-Mart associates show off their threads after winning “Best Uniforms” at the Mini Grand Prix Pre-race Party

Team members from the Nags Head Food Lion present CHKD’s Brenda Kuntz (far right) with a check reflecting the total raised in the 2007 fundraising year. Stop by your neighborhood Food Lion and buy a CMN balloon to support this year’s efforts!

First Colonial High School student Arianna Benzineb presents CHKD’s Lea Ternes (left) with donations collected at her April Ice Show event. The fundraiser, which was done as Arianna’s senior project, raised more than $600!

The team from the brand new Marriott Springhill Suites at ODU Village present a donation to CHKD from their property’s recent Grand Opening celebration.

CHKD recently presented the employees of Valley Foodservice with a plaque in appreciation for their fundraising throughout the year. The Valley Foodservice team supports the hospital through employee giving, which the company matches.

Nemo and Ian Larmore are interviewed by the 92.9 The Wave morning team during the station’s recent “Wave Goodbye to Kids’ Cancer” Radiothon. The event raised over $80,000 for the Childhood Cancer program at CHKD.

Employees at Wal-Mart #5253 on Grassfield Parkway in Chesapeake held a Peep Eating Contest over the Easter holiday to raise money for CHKD through their Children’s Miracle Network Fundraising. Visit your local Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores throughout the year to see what fun things they come up with to benefit CMN and CHKD!

Linda Clukey and Linda Bostrack of Cruisefinders Travel stopped by the hospital with a gift from their February 2008 “Kem Hughes Memorial Cruise”. During the cruise, a group of almost 40 travelers visited various ports throughout the Caribbean and raised $2,160 along the way!

Members of the Rejoice 100 radio show “The Ultimate 3” visit CHKD to present their collected donation from their January 2008 New Year’s Eve party.